University of Nebraska at Omaha Acceptance Rate
Omaha, Nebraska · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,889
- Admitted
- 8,594
- Yield
- 25.1%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Nebraska at Omaha's acceptance rate has risen from 78.5% in 2014–15 to 86.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,750 to 9,889 (+72%) over that period.
Its 86.9% rate makes University of Nebraska at Omaha more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked Nebraska schools, it is more selective than about 27%.
University of Nebraska at Omaha requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 25.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,750 | 4,514 | 78.5% | 1,848 |
| 2015–16 | 5,581 | 4,238 | 75.9% | 2,062 |
| 2016–17 | 5,549 | 4,799 | 86.5% | 2,069 |
| 2017–18 | 9,158 | 7,924 | 86.5% | 2,100 |
| 2018–19 | 8,170 | 6,673 | 81.7% | 2,151 |
| 2019–20 | 8,565 | 7,148 | 83.5% | 2,067 |
| 2020–21 | 8,864 | 7,294 | 82.3% | 2,223 |
| 2021–22 | 8,821 | 7,696 | 87.2% | 2,166 |
| 2022–23 | 9,506 | 8,162 | 85.9% | 2,344 |
| 2023–24 | 9,889 | 8,594 | 86.9% | 2,156 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,719 | 5,020 | 87.8% |
| Men | 4,146 | 3,554 | 85.7% |
| Another gender | 24 | 20 | 83.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 74% |
How University of Nebraska compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Nebraska at Omaha's acceptance rate?
University of Nebraska at Omaha's acceptance rate is 86.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,594 admitted of 9,889 applicants).
Is University of Nebraska at Omaha test optional?
University of Nebraska at Omaha requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Nebraska at Omaha?
University of Nebraska at Omaha received 9,889 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,594.
Is University of Nebraska at Omaha getting harder to get into?
University of Nebraska at Omaha has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.5% in 2014–15 to 86.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.unomaha.edu/.